This 79" long console is a masterful blend of historical preservation and contemporary utility. The focal point is a monumental antique hand-carved beam, repurposed to serve as the structural front of the piece. These beams were originally part of traditional architectural frameworks in India, where intricate carving served as both a spiritual blessing for the home and a display of craftsmanship. By integrating this vintage element with reclaimed wood legs and top, we've created a piece that breathes new life into ancient artistry. The front fascia is adorned with a dense, rhythmic floral and geometric pattern, hand-chiseled decades ago into solid timber. To balance the heavy ornamentation of the antique beam, the console features clean-lined legs and a minimalist top made from reclaimed wood, highlighting the raw grain and natural patina of the aged materials. Standing at a substantial 34-inch height and nearly 7 feet long, it possesses a commanding architectural presence while maintaining the "Modern Primitive" soul that defines DE-COR.
Given its impressive length and slender 17-inch depth, this console is an ideal choice for a grand entryway, a long gallery hallway, or placed behind a large sofa in an open-concept living area. Style the expansive top with oversized earthenware vessels and tall botanical branches to emphasize its monumental scale.
Specifications
- Era: Antique beam, assembled into a console by DE-COR
- Origin: Rajasthan, India; antique hand-carved architectural beam repurposed as the console front
- Material: Antique hand-carved architectural beam; reclaimed wood top and legs
- Size: 79"(L) x 17"(D) x 34.5"(H)
- Color: Raw natural wood, matte aged patina
- Condition: Excellent; natural weathering and historical character marks consistent with antique architectural elements.
This 79-inch console is built around an antique hand-carved Rajasthani architectural beam, repurposed as the front of the piece and paired with reclaimed wood legs and top. It measures 79 inches long, 17 inches deep and 34.5 inches high.
Q: What was the beam originally?
A: The beam was part of a traditional architectural framework in India, where intricate carving served as a spiritual blessing for the home and a display of craftsmanship.
Q: What is the carving pattern?
A: The front fascia has a dense, rhythmic floral and geometric pattern, hand-chiseled decades ago into solid timber.
Q: Where does a console this long and slim fit?
A: At 79 inches long and 17 inches deep it suits a grand entryway, a long gallery hallway, or the back of a large sofa in an open-concept room.
Q: How should I style the top?
A: Oversized earthenware vessels and tall botanical branches suit the scale of the piece.
Q: How is it delivered?
A: It requires White Glove Delivery.
(Requires White Glove Delivery)
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